Jill R. (Yarney) Boddie, 85, of Bethlehem passed away November 15, 2024. She was the loving wife of 55 years to the late Gavin L. Boddie. Born in Eastleigh, England she was the daughter of the late Albert and Dorothy (McGaw) Yarney. Jill worked as a bookkeeper and in insurance for many years until her retirement. She had been a member of the Red Hat Society and enjoyed doing needlework, crocheting, sewing and knitting. Most of all, Jill loved reminiscing and telling stories of her life growing up in England. She will be deeply missed.
Survivors: sons- Howard Boddie and his wife Cyndee, Simon Boddie and his wife Anne; 4 grandchildren; sister- Yvonne Dewire. She was predeceased by her sister- Valerie Terrell.
A memorial will be held November 24, 2024. Contact Downing Funeral Home for more information.

Catherine D. (Deegan) Nunzio, 91, of Bethlehem passed away peacefully in her sleep while in the care of the devoted staff of Cedarbrook Nursing Home in Fountain Hill. Born in Bethlehem, she was the daughter of the late Francis and Lucy (Merwath) Deegan. Catherine was a member of Holy Infancy Catholic Church and previously Holy Ghost Catholic Church. She enjoyed going to yard sales and playing Bingo. But most of all she enjoyed spending time with her Grandpups over the years. She will be deeply missed.
Survivors: son- Mark Nunzio husband of the late Vicky of Riverside, CA, daughter- Lisa Werner wife of Greg of Bethlehem, granddaughter- Kelsey Nunzio companion of Jake Reed, sisters- Marjorie Wilbur and Dorothea Sewald, many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband- Joseph S. Nunzio, brothers- Edward, William and Joseph Deegan and sisters- Suzanne Cressman, Jane Jones and Maryann Ruggeri.
Services will be Private care of Downing Funeral Home, Inc.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Lehigh Valley Therapy Dogs or an Animal Shelter of one’s choice care of the funeral home.

Dudley Berta, 83, of Allentown, passed away November 7, 2024. He was the loving husband of Loretta (Adam) Berta. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late John A. and Alma T. (Wolf) Berta. Dudley worked in electrical maintenance for many years, retiring from Coca-Cola. He will be deeply missed.
Survivors: wife- Loretta Berta; sons- Dale Berta and wife Penny, Daniel Berta and wife Christine, Drew Berta and wife Lorie, Dennis Berta and wife Brandy; step-son- Jason Adam and wife Ella; 9 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his half-brother- John Berta.
Services will be Private care of Downing Funeral Home, Inc.

Margaret M. Weirbach, 90, of Bethlehem, passed away October 27, 2024. She was the loving wife of the late Calvin E. Weirbach Jr. Born in Bethlehem, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Marion Boehm. Margaret was of the Christian faith. She will be deeply missed.
Survivors: son- Frederick F. Gestl, 3 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, 1 great great grandson. She was predeceased by her sister- Edith Beatty, brothers- Clarence, Wilber and Herbert Boehm.
A viewing will be held Friday, November 1st 1:00-1:30PM with a Service to follow at 1:30PM in Downing Funeral Home, Inc. 1002 W. Broad St. Bethlehem, PA 18018. Burial to follow in Cedar Hill Memorial Park, Allentown.

Thomas M. Hartigan, 87, of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully on October 27, 2024 in his home with family by his side. He was the loving husband of the late Barbara J. (Trotter) Hartigan until her passing in 2006 and then to the late Katherine (Dugan) Hartigan until her passing in 2015. Born in Bethlehem, he was the son of the late Michael and Madeline (Lindley) Hartigan. Thomas graduated from Bethlehem Catholic High School and served in the U.S. Army. He was a member of Saints Simon and Jude Catholic Church. Thomas was an passionate fisherman and avid world traveler, making multiple trips to Europe, Africa, India, Asia and South America. But above all Thomas loved spending time with his granddaughters and granddogs. He will be deeply missed.
Survivors: sons- Thomas M. Hartigan Jr. and wife Mary Ann of Ogdensburg, NJ, Craig C. Hartigan and wife Krystal Lee of Schnecksville, Sean P. Hartigan and wife Holly of Fogelsville; 6 loving granddaughters, Katie, Maggie, Tori, Erin, Cara and Morgan. He was predeceased by his siblings, Margaret, Madeline, Ann, Mary and James.
A viewing will be held on Wednesday, October 30th 5-7PM in Downing Funeral Home, Inc. 1002 W. Broad St. Bethlehem, PA 18018. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, October 31st at 11:00AM in Saints Simon and Jude Catholic Church 730 W. Broad St. Bethlehem, PA 18018. Burial to follow in Holy Saviour Cemetery.
Contributions can be made in Thomas’s memory to Saints Simon and Jude Roman Catholic Church in Bethlehem

Tam (Nguyen) Dinh, 90, of Bethlehem, passed away October 20, 2024. She was the wife of the late Huynh Van Dinh. She was a member of Saints Simon and Jude Catholic Church. She will be deeply missed.
Survivors: children- Hung Cong Dinh, Hao Quang Dinh, Hoa Quang Dinh, Hien Quang Dinh, William Dinh, Joseph Dinh, Peter Dinh, James Dinh, Mary-ann (Dinh) Beck; 17 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren.
A viewing will be held Thursday, October 24th 6-8PM in Downing Funeral Home, Inc. 1002 W. Broad St. Bethlehem, PA 18018. A viewing will be held Friday, October 25th 9-10AM in Saints Simon and Jude Catholic Church 730 W. Broad St. Bethlehem, PA 18018 with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10AM. Burial to follow in Holy Saviour Cemetery, Bethlehem.

Walter B. Smith, 90, of Bethlehem, passed away September 17, 2024. He was the loving husband of the late Theresa D. (Dominko) Smith. Born in Bethlehem, he was the son of the late Benjamin and Elizabeth (Wassaha) Smith. Walter graduated from Lehigh University. He was a member of Saints Simon and Jude Catholic Church. Walter retired from Bethlehem Steel as a claims adjuster. He will be deeply missed.

Survivors: daughters- Diane Briones wife of the late David, Debbie Murphy and her husband Ed; grandchildren- Katie, Mary, Zachary, Nicholas, Sara and John; great grandchildren- Charlotte and Andrew.

Services will be Private care of Downing Funeral Home, Inc.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the church in Walter’s memory.

William “Bill” Amato, 71, of Allentown, passed away on September 8, 2024. Born October 20, 1952 in Newark, NJ, he was the son of the late Samuel and Irene (Burdi) Amato.
Bill was a graduate of Irvington High School, Irvington, NJ, and went on to work many years in the logistics industry. What he enjoyed most were his grandchildren, finding joy in their laughter and company. They created many cherished memories together.
He is survived by his son Anthony and wife Kelly of Whitehall, PA, daughter Lisa and husband Jonathan of Mertztown, PA; grandchildren C.J. and partner Shane, Darwin, and Juliet.
A calling time will be held on Monday, September 16, 2024, from 11:00am - 12:00pm, with a memorial service to follow at 12:00pm, all at Downing Funeral Home, Inc., 1002 W. Broad Street, Bethlehem.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Allentown Rescue Mission, 355 Hamilton St, Allentown, PA 18101 and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105.